The Old St. Thomas Church Restoration & Maintenance Trust Bicentennial Celebration President’s Thoughts by Gail Ballard
Two Hundred years! The Bicentennial! What an incredible milestone for the charming Old St. Thomas Church and Cemetery. I have had the privilege to have been involved with the continued restoration and care for over 25 years through the efforts of the Old St. Thomas Church Restoration & Maintenance Trust’s Board. As a child, I visited the picturesque
legacy of this historic setting is both engaging and memorable to those who work to preserve the site and to those who visit from around the world. The Old Church we enjoy today represents the commitment and vision of thousands of hands that have been devoted stewards of her. It is a remarkable accomplishment that two centuries later, these grounds can still be enjoyed and shared through summer tours, an evening concert, a carol singing or a quiet green space of peace and reflection. The Old Church represents the celebration of our ancestor’s commitment to faith and a bright future for those who ventured to settle the new land of Upper Canada. Please come and celebrate the beauty, tranquillity, and story of the site as we celebrate and commemorate this amazing year in the Old St. Thomas Church’s history.
grounds, learning of my roots and visiting the resting place of my great, great, great grandparents Richard and Martha Gilbert, who immigrated from Devonshire, England, in 1831, settling 400 acres of virgin Carolinian woodland in North Yarmouth. I am blessed to have had such a personal connection. The
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 269 SUNSET DRIVE, ST. THOMAS 519-631-7264 · WWW.CANADALE.CA Congratulations on 200 years and counting!
OLD ST. THOMAS CHURCH 200th ANNIVERSARY GUIDE
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